New Delhi , Dec 31 (UNI): The sets of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ were enveloped in silence as the show opened with a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Dharmendra, fondly remembered as Indian cinema’s original ‘He-Man’. The episode turned deeply emotional when host Amitabh Bachchan reflected on his long-standing bond with the legendary actor, remembering him…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (UNI) The Government has decided to continue the existing interest rates on all Small Savings Schemes for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025–26, from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, said a communique released by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday here. The decision applies to all Small Savings…
Hyderabad, Dec 31 (UNI) India’s broadband subscriber base crossed the landmark figure of 1 billion (100 crore) in November 2025, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the country’s digital journey. Over the last decade, broadband subscriptions in India have increased…
Chennai, Dec 31 (UNI) Passenger car makers Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today announced a significant milestone for its iconic mid-size SUV, Hyundai CRETA, which has recorded its highest-ever annual sales of 2 lakh units in a single calendar year. This milestone translates to an impressive average of 550 CRETAs being sold every day, reaffirming…
New Delhi, Dec 31(UNI) India has notified safeguard duty on select steel products that will remain in place for three years, a step that underscores New Delhi’s desire to protect domestic steelmakers like Tata Steel, Jindals and SAIL from what it considers as “unfair competition.” Under a notification issued by the finance ministry on Tuesday,…
Tirumala, Dec 31 (UNI) Companies from Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu donated over Rs. 20 lakhs to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on the New Year’s Eve. SP Micro Services Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based company, donated Rs.10,07,777 to the TTDs Sri Balaji Arogya Varaprasadini Scheme on Wednesday. Standard Match Industries Private Limited, based in Sivakasi, Tamil…
Nagpur/Amravati, Dec 31 (UNI) A court in Maharashtra today granted conditional bail to a Kerala-based priest Father Sudheer of the CSI South Kerala Diocese and seven others, who were arrested in Nagpur over allegations of forced religious conversion. The arrests followed complaints filed by Bajrang Dal activists during a Christmas prayer gathering held at Shinkori…
Dhaka/New Delhi, Dec 31 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday briefly met Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on the sidelines of the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, in the first interaction between senior leaders of the two countries since Operation Sindoor. It was the first time that…
Ayodhya, Dec 31 (UNI) The Indian army conducted a limited, controlled and purposeful operation during Operation Sindoor by following Lord Rama’s teaching of not abandoning righteousness even in war, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Wednesday. “Just as Lord Rama taught us all the importance of not abandoning righteousness even in war, our army…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (UNI) In a major push to high-speed road infrastructure under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the construction of a six-lane, access-controlled greenfield Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra at a capital cost of Rs 19,142 crore. The 374-km project will be developed…
